Zoot Suit Riot is an exciting theatrical big band party that evokes the spirit of the historical Chicano cultural revolution that shook L.A. in the 1940s. Capturing the post-WWII era's highly-charged, trend-setting swing music, energetic dancing and wildly colorful style, the show features popular songs from '90s swing revivalist bands like Cherry Poppin' Daddies ("Zoot Suit Riot") and Royal Crown Revue ("Hey! Pachuco!"), inspired by the era's combination of outrageously cool style and demands for social change.

Reviews & Ratings

If you want a big band review, dancing, and a sprinkling of history, then this is for you. I you're looking for the musical that is actually about the Zoot Suit riots of 1943, they you'll be sorely disappointed, as was I. With that said, once I realized it was what it was, I tried to enjoy it for what it was, and that was fine. Thank goodness for Goldstar; I would NOT have been happy at all if I'd paid full price for this.

Bought this for my mother for mothers day and she loved it. Besides paying a discounted price they said their seats were excellent. It was easy for me to purchase. I even went back 2 days later on the confirmation email and added 2 more seats. ...continued

pulled up and we were really impressed the surrounding were great, down town SB, the building was Old just the way I like to see it fit the Musical perfect. the show was amazing and I loved the Big Band, all of it was great. I will recommend this...continued